James vs Sathvik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Sathvik

Boy #6,419 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"virtuous, pure, truthful"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Indian Telugu Kannada

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,419
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sath, Viku

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sathvik Rank #6,419

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6419 for Sathvik.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sathvik ___

  • Sathvik Kumar
  • Sathvik Raj
  • Sathvik Rajan
  • Sathvik Chandra
  • Sathvik Dev
  • Sathvik Surya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sathvik

Priya Arjun Kavya Rohan Divya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sathvik more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sathvik at #6419 in the United States.

What do James and Sathvik mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sathvik means "virtuous, pure, truthful" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Sathvik boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sathvik is primarily a boy name.

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